Fox Norton (right) was a close second to Special Tiara in the Champion Chase

“He has done it a few times around Cheltenham and you can’t do that in a Champion Chase.”

Fox Norton was second in that race and was closing in on Special Tiara with every stride.

He was beaten just a head at the line and trainer Colin Tizzard believes the step up in trip will be an advantage as Fox Norton tries to give Robbie Power a big success in his new role as retained rider for owners Alan and Ann Potts.